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FSAM is a not for profit medical society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions. FSAM members are physicians from all medical specialties and sub specialties. They are engaged in private practice, serve as corporate medical directors, and work in group practice or other clinical settings. A number are also involved in research and medical education.

• Clinical literature from which to develop evidence-based practice, guidelines and protocols
• Materials from which to develop research proposals
• Assistance and advice in obtaining appropriate approvals to conduct related research studies

The FRDU has established a considerable and unique resource of materials which is of value to researchers working in the field of forensic mental health. It has set up a database of formal forensic assessments conducted in local facilities and has informal links to eminent forensic experts and research groups, both nationally and internationally. In consultation with a range of stakeholders in the Western Sydney (Australia) Area Mental Health Service, the Unit has prepared a draft policy regarding forensic research within the Area. It has also developed an information pack for intending forensic researchers, which includes guidance on procedures, protocol and approval mechanisms and outlines the services offered by the Unit.

FiP came into being in early 1997 to meet the need for a non-aligned, pluralistic, psychoanalytic organisation, and has attracted members from across the country and abroad.

FiP is an accrediting organisation of the Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy section of the UKCP.

FBR has been instrumental in improving communication between the scientific community and the American public, by encouraging individuals involved with animal research to speak out about their important work. Together, this unique coalition of researchers, voluntary health organizations, patients, and concerned citizens is refuting the lies and distortions being espoused by proponents of the multi-million dollar animal rights business.

FBR strongly supports humane care and treatment for all animals. In fact, good research depends upon responsible animal care, and there are strict laws and regulations that govern animal research.

FBR's sister organization -- The National Association for Biomedical Research [NABR] -- is dedicated to advocating sound public policy which recognizes the vital role of humane animal use in biomedical research, higher education and product safety testing.

FNIH offers NIH a way to partner with the private sector, including industry and non-governmental organizations [NGOs] in order to provide resources for NIH research activities, avoiding conflicts of interest. Accordingly, FNIH has developed a network of foundations, potential private-sector partners and federal agency contacts to draw upon for collaborative opportunities.

1. 3-rd Annual mHealth Summit (December 5-7, 2011: National Harbor, MD)

3-rd Annual mHealth Summit

(Kindly refer to the meeting's Web pages.)

Sponsor: Foundation for the National Institutes of Health [FNIH]

December 5-7, 2011
National Harbor, MD

Co-sponsored by HiMSS; the mHealth Alliance [mHA]; and the National Institutes of Health [NIMH].

This conference will focus on the business, end-user, and policy perspectives of mHealth, fostering in-depth dialogue to identify and accelerate cross-cutting value chains and sustainable mHealth business models from around the globe. The summit will also address the healthcare research and evaluation needs of mHealth, facilitating the development and commercialization of empirically-supported solutions.

Featured presenters:

• Paul E Jacobs, Chairman and CEO, Qualcomm
• John Stratton, EVP and COO, Verizon Wireless
• Eric J Topol, Vice Chairman, WWHI
• Eric Dishman, Intel Fellow, Intel Corporation
• Michael Kremilovsky, Medtronic, Inc
• Raj Shah, Chairman and CEO, CTIS, Inc
• Tom Watington, CEO, Sotera Wireless
• Patricia Wise, Vice President, HIS, HiMSS

(So as to help us out don't forget to let them know about our Web pages when you enquire about the above meeting.)

Objectives:

• Change the culture of research by funding programs and scholars who attempt to link levels of analysis
• Increase the degree to which research on human health, development, and well-being integrates Psychocultural and neurobiological influences
• Strengthen the theoretical and methodological tools required to facilitate the integration of Psychocultural and neuroscientific measures and constructs
• Increase the visibility of such integrative research, both within the academy, and outside
• Train the next generation of scientists capable of conducting research that integrates Psychocultural and neuroscientific influences
• Increase the public awareness of the importance of such integrative research